§ 4-71-215 - Forum for actions regarding registration -- Service on out-of-state registrants. - Arkansas Statutes

4-71-215. Forum for actions regarding registration -- Service on out-of-state registrants.

(a) (1) Actions to require cancellation of a mark registered pursuant to this subchapter or in mandamus to compel registration of a mark pursuant to this subchapter shall be brought in the circuit court.

(2) (A) In an action in mandamus, the proceeding shall be based solely upon the record before the Secretary of State.

(B) In an action for cancellation, the Secretary of State shall not be made a party to the proceeding but shall be notified of the filing of the complaint by the clerk of the court in which it is filed and shall be given the right to intervene in the action.

(b) In any action brought against a nonresident registrant, service may be effected upon the Secretary of State as agent for service of the registrant in accordance with the procedures established for service upon nonresident corporations and business entities under 16-58-126 and 16-58-127.